Noreen and Wayne Real Estate

Check this out! Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold In an article on the current real estate market, Gallup reports, Gallup usually finds that Americans regard real estate as the best long-term investment among several options -- seeing it as superior to stocks, gold, savings accounts and bonds. This year, 41% choose real estate as the best investment, up from 35% a year ago, with stocks a distant second. The article goes on to say, The 41...% choosing real estate is the highest selecting any of the five investment options in the 11 years Gallup has asked this question. Some question American confidence in real estate as a good long-term investment right now. They fear that the build-up in home values may be mirroring what happened right before the housing crash a little more than a decade ago. However, according to Merrill... #realestate #homeownership #homebuying #realestategoals #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne

Today's Question: What is a contingency? Watch this short video and then call, text or email if you have any questions. #realestate #noreenandwayne #everythingrealestate #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne #raveisyorktown #raveissomers #askmeeverythingaboutrealestate #expectthebest #contingency #realestatecontingency

Check this out! In the last 12 months, the average homeowner gained approximately $33,400 in equity. If you’re a homeowner, that’s a huge increase in not only your net worth, but the power you have to win big when you sell your house. DM me to learn more about how to leverage your #homeequity this year. #equity #networth #expertanswers #homepriceappreciation... #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne

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A hot real estate market is the best financial market in which to sell. Why? Because there are more buyers than houses available to buy. #noreenandwayne #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne #realestate #everythingrealestate #NY #thenumberstalk #westchestercounty #putnamcounty #yorktownny #yorktownheights #cortlandtmanor #somers #sellersmarket #marketreport #realestatemarketreport

Check this out! Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as important.... According to Trulia, When you close on a home, a number of fees are due. They typically range from 2% to 5% of the total cost of the home, and can include title insurance, origination fees, underwriting fees, document preparation fees, and more. For example, for someone buying a $300,000 home, they could potentially have between $6,000 and $15,000 in closing fees. If you’re in the market for a home above this price range, your closing costs could be greater. As mentioned, closing costs are typically between 2% and 5% of your purchase... #firsttimehomebuyer #closingcosts #opportunity #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne

Knowledge is power! In this fast-paced real estate market, you have to be ready to make quick, smart and strategic decisions. When you partner with us, we will arm you with expertise and real-time sales and inventory trends. Take advantage of all of our curated tools like Local Housing Data, and the Local Market Insights newsletter. DM us today to find out the best time to make a move! #2021 #WilliamRaveis #RaveisTogether #RealEstateMarket #RealEstate #RealEstateTrends #everythingrealestate #noreenandwayne #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne #raveisyorktown #raveissomers

Check this out! Housing Wealth: The Missing Piece of the Affordability Equation Skyrocketing prices are causing some to start questioning affordability in the current housing market. Many are quick to emphasize the fact that homes today are less affordable than they were last year. Black Knight, a leading provider of data and analytics across the homeownership life cycle, just reported on the issue.... Right now, housing payments are slightly less affordable than the five-year average but only by less than a percentage point. However, they’re significantly more affordable than the 25-year average. Put another way, a buyer will likely make a slightly greater financial sacrifice to afford a home right now than if they purchased a home within the last five years. On the other hand, it also means the potential financial sacrifice is not nearly as great as what it was over the... #expertanswers #purchasingpower #buyingpower #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne

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Check this out! Don’t Wait To Sell Your House Whatever the move you want to make looks like, here’s an overview of what’s creating the prime opportunity to sell this summer.... High Buyer Demand Demand is strong, and buyers are actively searching for homes to purchase. In the Realtors Confidence Index Survey published monthly by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyer traffic is considered very strong in almost every state. Homebuyers aren’t just great in number right now they’re also determined to find their dream home. NAR shows the average home for sale today receives five offers from hopeful buyers. These increasingly frequent bidding wars can drive up the price of your house, which is why high demand from competitive homebuyers is such a win for this summer’s sellers. Low Inventory of Houses for Sale Purchaser demand is so high, the market... #Sellyourhouse #moveuphome #dreamhome #realestate #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne

Check out our latest video 7 Signs You’re About to Buy the Wrong House #realestate #realtor #dreamhomes #homebuyers #realestateagent #homesofinstagram #properties #everythingrealestate #homesearch #realestateinvesting #housingmarket #noreenandwayne #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne #raveisyorktown #raveissomers

Check this out! Even though mortgage rates remain near record lows, they are gradually rising just enough that experts see a light on the horizon for buyers who have struggled with fierce competition in today’s housing market. If you’ve been planning to buy a home, DM me today so we can start planning your next move as the market changes. #buyingahome #biddingwars #mortgagerates #NAR... #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne

Check this out! When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money [INFOGRAPHIC] Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be responsible for all the expert-level work of a real estate professional. The vital tasks an agent manages for you include listing and marketing your house, handling legal documentation, negotiating with all parties, and navigating local laws and regulations. If you’re ready to sell while the mar...ket is in your favor, DM me to make sure you have the professional expertise you need every step of the way. #Sellyourhouse #moveuphome #dreamhome #realestate #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne

Here is the weekly real estate market report for Yorktown Heights, Cortlandt Manor, Somers and Putnam County, NY. What's happening in your neck of the woods? Just ask! #thenumberstalk #noreenandwayne #everythingrealestate #marketreport #yorktownheights #cortlandtmanor #somers #NY #putnamcounty #homesellers #raveisyorktown #raveissomers #realestate #expectthebest

Check this out! The Right Expert Will Guide You Through This Unprecedented Market In a normal market, it’s good to have an experienced guide to coach you through the process of buying or selling a home. That person can advise you on important things like pricing your home correctly or the first steps to take when you’re ready to buy. However, the market we’re in today is far from normal. As a result, an expert isn’t just good to have by your side an expert is essential.... Finding the right agent should be your top priority when you’re ready to buy or sell a home. So, how do you choose the right expert? It starts with trust. You’ll have to be able to trust the advice your agent is going to give you, so make sure you’re connected to a true professional. An agent can’t give you perfect advice because it’s impossible to know exactly what’s going to happen at every... #expertanswers #stayinformed #staycurrent #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne

I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ~Francis Bellamy, The Youth’s Companion, 8 September 1892 #flagday #starsandstripes #redwhiteandblue #landofthefree #homeofthebrave #noreenandwayne #raveisyorktown #raveissomers

Instead of saying "I have to," say, "I get to." #keepmoving #getupandmove #uptothebeatfitness #positivethinking #noreenandwayne #raveisyorktown #raveisyorktown

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Check this out! Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again Why is there a drastic difference between 2008 and now? In a post from RealtyTrac, they explain, We changed the rules. We told banks they needed more reserves and that they could no longer underwrite toxic mortgages. It turns out that regulation properly done can help us navigate financial minefields.... What was different this time? The post mentioned above explains, In 2008 the government saw the foreclosure meltdown as a top-down problem and set aside $700 billion for banks under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Not all of the $700 billion was used, but the important point is that the government did not act with equal fervor to help flailing homeowners, millions of whom lost their homes to foreclosures and short sales. This time around the government forcefully moved to help ordinary citizens... #realestate #homeownership #homebuying #realestategoals #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne

Today's Question is: What is PMI? Watch the video for the answer! #askmeeverythingaboutrealestate #noreenandwayne #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne #everythingrealestate #expectthebest #pmi #raveisyorktown #raveissomers

Happy New Year! The year end numbers are in - it's still a seller's market -why? Low inventory! Take a look at this short video and call Wayne if you have any comments or questions. #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne #noreenandwayne #williamraveisyorktown #williamraveissomers #homesellers #homeselling #realestate #marketreport #expectthebest #everythingrealestate

Beautiful Day today-I love when the snow sticks to everything! #getupandmove #walk #imreadyforanything #gooutside #ilovethesnow #noreenandwayne #yorktownfitbodybootcamp #williamraveisyorktown #lesliesansonewalk #uptothebeatfitness #keonitamayo

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This is what my hubby gave me today! I have been limited to 5,8&10lbs since Covid-19! (used 5,8,10, 11 & 15lbs at Yorktown Fit Body Boot Camp. I think I was using 20s for hammer curls!) They look heavier than 12lbs don't they?!? #feelingstrongernow #noreenandwayne #imreadyforanything #yorktownfitbodybootcamp #getupandmove #williamraveisyorktown

Happy Happy New Year!!! It's a beautiful day! Get out there and Move! #noreenandwayne #imreadyforanything #walk #walkwithafriend #lisaandgracie #getupandmove #happynewyear2021

To all our Friends, Family, Past & Current Clients, we wish you a very Happy, Healthy, Safe and BETTER 2021!!! #noreenandwayne #buyandsellwithnoreenandwayne #happynewyear #happynewyear2021 #better2021 #williamraveisyorktown #williamraveissomers #happyhealthynewyear